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Mariano de Prado Serrano1, Javier Orozco Martínez2, Manuel Cuervas-Mons2
1Department Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Quirónsalud Hospital, Calle Miguel Hernández 12, Murcia 30011, Spain.
Foot and Ankle Clinics
|July 26, 2025
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for ankle, subtalar, and midfoot arthrodesis offers comparable results to open procedures. This approach is especially beneficial for patients with compromised soft tissues, reducing early wound complications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
Background:
- Arthrodesis surgery requires compression, coadaptation, and rigid fixation for successful fusion.
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) presents an alternative to traditional open procedures for foot and ankle fusions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe MIS techniques for ankle, subtalar, and midfoot arthrodesis.
- To analyze the clinical results of MIS arthrodesis procedures.
Main Methods:
- Description of surgical techniques for MIS ankle, subtalar, and midfoot arthrodesis.
- Analysis of patient outcomes and complications.
Main Results:
- MIS arthrodesis demonstrates comparable clinical results to open procedures.
- MIS is particularly advantageous for patients with compromised soft tissues.
- Reduced early surgical wound complications observed in indicated MIS cases.
Conclusions:
- MIS techniques are effective for ankle, subtalar, and midfoot arthrodesis.
- MIS provides a viable option with potential benefits in specific patient populations.
- Successful arthrodesis can be achieved with MIS, minimizing soft tissue complications.
